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Chris Evans

@mpcryptics.bsky.social

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Maths teacher by day, cryptic setter by night (Umpire/Potoroo)

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Chris Evans @mpcryptics.bsky.social · 16h

Bewildered that today will likely be my final cryptic in the Independent. Thanks to all those who've solved my puzzles over the past four years. Excellent copper fired round fleeing yard (6) Tube train home cancelled? South Western shall accommodate (5) ams.cdn.arkadiumhosted.com/assets/globa...

The Newcastle United manager, Matthias Jaissle, raising both hands to his head with a bewildered expression on his face.

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Liari @liari.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Potoroo is back in the Telegraph Toughie today. We hope you enjoy! www.telegraph.co.uk/puzzles/puzz...

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Telegraph Puzzles

Telegraph Puzzles - Play daily online games including crosswords, sudoku, kakuro, codewords, PlusWord and more

Chris Evans @mpcryptics.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Enjoyed this a lot! 26a my fave, great stuff.

Chris Evans @mpcryptics.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Enjoyed this a lot!

Chris Evans @mpcryptics.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Well, it seems to be working now... I like the site a lot! Other than the fact it highlights the problems for the only real secondary school option my kids have... let's hope stuff improves in the next six years!

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Chris Evans @mpcryptics.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Clicking on a "read the full Ofsted report" gives me a certificate verification problem. If I go to Ofsted reports via Google I get taken to reports.ofsted.gov.uk?

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Chris Evans @mpcryptics.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

I am back in today's Independent! Make love to wife on vacation - it helps to exercise (5,4) I hope you enjoy the solve! puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...

puzzles.independent.co.uk

The Independent's Cryptic Crossword | Play Online for Free | Independent

Play The Independent's Cryptic Crossword instantly online. The Independent's Cryptic Crossword is a fun and engaging Online game from The Independent. Play it and other games from The Independent.

Chris Evans @mpcryptics.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Special instructions ahead for this one. www.mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/3826 Do eat tofu prepared in steam? (3-2-4) Massage accepted by adult holidaying here? (5) Initially copy aloof style of music superstar in Hull (8) I hope you enjoy the solve!

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Cryptic crossword No 3,826 · MyCrossword

Solve Cryptic crossword No 3,826 on MyCrossword. 15x15 grid with 34 clues by Umpire. Published Sun 23 Aug 2026. Features special instructions. Free to solve online.

Chris Evans @mpcryptics.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

and so nice to meet everyone else as well :) Will try to make it again before another four years go by...

Chris Evans @mpcryptics.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Pleasure as always! ^_^

Chris Evans @mpcryptics.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Really enjoyed this.

Chris Evans @mpcryptics.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Looking forward to this for... reasons... 🫣

Chris Evans @mpcryptics.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Lamprey's on my list of future pseudonyms 😅

Chris Evans @mpcryptics.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

A tough one I think, but well worth perservering!

Chris Evans @mpcryptics.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

A new MyCrossword cryptic from me: www.mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/3740 English rocks: pebbles found by the sea (7) Turned down Umpire and Liari for Unch? (7) Turn up unpleasantly early, daughter is mad (4,3,4,4) I hope you enjoy the solve!

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Cryptic crossword No 3,740 · MyCrossword

Solve Cryptic crossword No 3,740 on MyCrossword. 15x15 grid with 26 clues by Umpire. Published Wed 29 Jul 2026. Features annotated solutions. Free to solve online.

Chris Evans @mpcryptics.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Cracking puzzle this one. Lots to love!

Chris Evans @mpcryptics.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

A double feature from me today, one half of Potoroo in the Telegraph, and entirely Umpire in the Indy. puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti... www.telegraph.co.uk/puzzles/puzz... Gets to dump women’s footballer making you cross? (9) Hope you enjoy the solves!

puzzles.independent.co.uk

The Independent's Cryptic Crossword | Play Online for Free | Independent

Play The Independent's Cryptic Crossword instantly online. The Independent's Cryptic Crossword is a fun and engaging Online game from The Independent. Play it and other games from The Independent.

Chris Evans @mpcryptics.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Cook makes moist rolls (4) Sadly try hard to pen fresh clues (5,4) This and more in today's Independent cryptic. Hope you enjoy! puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...

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The Independent's Cryptic Crossword | Play Online for Free | Independent

Play The Independent's Cryptic Crossword instantly online. The Independent's Cryptic Crossword is a fun and engaging Online game from The Independent. Play it and other games from The Independent.

Chris Evans @mpcryptics.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

I've added it to my diary! I'm in East Sussex on a family holiday the previous week Friday to Friday... might see if I can extend it a day...

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Steve Mossberg @mossdef.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

Mog hugging Republican after rally? Not his type! (8) I set today's Independent #cryptic #crossword. I hope it brightens your day! puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...

puzzles.independent.co.uk

The Independent's Cryptic Crossword | Play Online for Free | Independent

Play The Independent's Cryptic Crossword instantly online. The Independent's Cryptic Crossword is a fun and engaging Online game from The Independent. Play it and other games from The Independent.

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Jack H Keynes @wearingcrocs.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

I'm back in the Independent! (Bluejacket #10, 12385, Thu 18th Jun 26) 12a: Ride going downhill as Spooner's lover was loud in bed? (9) 6d: Card game using queen but not jack (3) puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...

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Liari @liari.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Pleased to be making my debut in the Telegraph Toughie as one half of Potoroo, with Umpire. www.telegraph.co.uk/puzzles/puzz...

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Telegraph Puzzles

Telegraph Puzzles - Play daily online games including crosswords, sudoku, kakuro, codewords, PlusWord and more

Chris Evans @mpcryptics.bsky.social · 14/06/2025

!! This is huge!

Chris Evans @mpcryptics.bsky.social · 07/06/2025

Indeed I am! puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti... Hush money Republican leaves frequent sexual partner (6) Surprise delivery service dropping off opposite base (7) Tired footballers chasing game regretted conceding right at the start (8) Hope you enjoy the solve!

puzzles.independent.co.uk

The Independent's Cryptic Crossword | Play Online for Free | Independent

Play The Independent's Cryptic Crossword instantly online. The Independent's Cryptic Crossword is a fun and engaging Online game from The Independent. Play it and other games from The Independent.

Chris Evans @mpcryptics.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

So happy to see the response to this excellent debut! Check it out if you haven't yet!

Chris Evans @mpcryptics.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

What a prank! Nice one.

Chris Evans @mpcryptics.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

Sounds like a good time, sign me up!